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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 14 MIN

Patrick Witt Says 'Let's Not Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good' in Stablecoin Standoff

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Following up on the White House crypto meeting with Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets Patrick Witt. Speaking with CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen at the Ondo Summit, Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets unpacks the high-stakes negotiations surrounding the new market structure bill. Plus, he weighs in on the push for America to remain an innovation hub, bridging the gap between banks and crypto, and addresses the ongoing debate over ethics provisions and government official asset disclosures. - Timecodes: 00:47 - Inside the White House Crypto Meeting04:06 - Will Community Banks Embrace Innovation?06:29 - Why This Bill is the "Crown Jewel" for Crypto?07:41 - Does Legislation Pass Before Midterms?09:05 - How Do We Depoliticize the Perception of Crypto?11:10 - White House Won't Tolerate Attacks on President in Crypto Bill12:53 - How Much Bitcoin Does the U.S. Government Hold? - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

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